10 Best Honeymoon Hotels near Male Airport
Most Popular Romantic Resorts Accessible by Speedboat from Male Airport
Updated May, 2024
It really doesn’t get much more tropical or romantic than a honeymoon in The Maldives. Just the name “Maldives” conjures up images of romantic over-water villas with thatched roofs, bright blue waters, and tropical cocktails with little umbrellas. It has become synonymous with paradise and is a truly magical place to spend time with the one you love.
The main atoll of Male is a good place to start your love journey, with a stay at one of the 5-star resorts known for its glamorous, romantic accommodations, white beaches, gourmet dining options and world class scuba diving. The best thing is that you do not need to spend precious time on a long transfer by seaplane to reach your getaway.
Let’s take a closer look at a few of the most stunning honeymoon resorts within a short speedboat ride from Male airport.
1 OZEN Reserve Bolifushi - A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort
![OZEN Reserve Bolifushi - A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort (ex Jumeirah Vittaveli)](https://maldives-magazine.com/pictures/ozen-reserve-bolifushi.avif)
Best Experience for: All Inclusive, Couples and Families, Diving, house reef snorkeling
OZEN Reserve Bolifushi - A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort is a beautiful island ideal for couples and families looking for hassle-free holiday experience in the Maldives. Expansive white beaches and turquoise waters are just 20 minutes by speedboat from Male airport, with a 24-hour butler service, private pools in each villa and spacious rooms, OZEN Reserve is truly a luxe escape. Surrounded by a gorgeous natural reef and turquoise waters, the private island resort exudes elegance, style, and timeless sophistication. From fabulous overwater villas with slides to exotic fine dining and ice skating by the beach, every experience is meticulously crafted to indulge you with an unforgettable getaway.
The RESERVE™ Plan is generously curated to encompass every element of an ultra-luxe tropical holiday. Every element of your holiday is taken care of from the moment you step onto Bolifushi island. Epicurean delights, premium liquor and wine, watersports, snorkelling, sports and recreation, wellness activities, entertainment, spa rituals, and bespoke services – everything you desire is already included with your exceptional villas and RESERVE stays. READ FULL REVIEW
Check Availability and Prices2 OBLU SELECT Lobigili
![Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort](https://maldives-magazine.com/pictures/oblu-lobigili.avif)
Best Experience for: adults only, underwater restaurant, diving, activities, spa
Opened on March 2022, OBLU SELECT Lobigili is a new adults-only resort under Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts’ COLOURS OF OBLU brand. Nestled in Malé Atoll just a 15-minutes speedboat ride from Velana International airport Lobigili translates from Dhivehi as ‘Island of Love.’ With 68 vibrant chic beach and overwater villas, all assuring gorgeous views of the incandescent turquoise-blue lagoon, the private island is ideal for a chilled-out couples getaway without kids.
With the resort’s exclusive Lobi Plan guests can immerse in a blissfully carefree stay. This generous plan includes specialty fine-dining, unlimited beverages, spa services, Indian Ocean excursions, a selection of non-motorised watersports as well as a fully stocked minibar replenished daily. Adding to the indulgence is the Only Blu Underwater Restaurant. The unique, multi-sensory culinary journey features gourmet cuisine with champagne set against a colourful backdrop of marine life. READ FULL REVIEW
Check Availability and Prices3 Baros Maldives
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Best Experience: Honeymoon, Beach, Spa, House Reef Snorkeling & Diving
Baros is a perfect getaway located in the North Malé Atoll only a 25-minute by speedboat from Malé Airport. With a variety of villas to choose from, these very stylish settings make this the ideal island retreat for couples young and old. Located on a beautiful private island with a crystal clear coral lagoon, Baros is a 5 * star boutique hotel in the Maldives that will surpass all of your highest fantasies of the "dream island". Surrounded by clean, warm waters and snow-white sands, with groves of coconut palms and fragrant flowers, this cozy resort landscape is really worthy of fainting. The team is serene modern rooms (including water villas), fine dining, a fantastic spa, a large swimming pool and water entertainment from a luxury yacht to diving and yoga. READ FULL REVIEW
Check Availability and Prices4 COMO Cocoa Island
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Best Experience: for couples, Spa & Health, Beach, Diving
The multi-award winning boutique resort, COMO Cocoa Island is rated the most lovely resort for the honeymooners and there is not any kind of child-oriented facilities. Located 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport, the hotel also has a high rating in the Maldives based on guest reviews, so it is ideal for adults. Each of the water villas is very private and looks like a traditional Maldivian fishing boat - the only resort of its kind. Of course, in addition to stunning lagoon views, perfect beaches, gourmet food, diving and house reef snorkeling there is an excellent COMO Shambhala Retreat and even a pavilion for practicing yoga. In 2020 COMO Cocoa Island underwent an extensive renovation, will begin welcoming guests again from September. READ FULL REVIEW
Check Availability and Prices5 Huvafen Fushi
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Best Experience: Overwater Bungalows, Undewater Spa, Beaches, Gourmet Dining
Located just 30 minutes by speedboat from the main airport, Huvafen Fushi ideally mixes Maldivian style with hip and chic features; thatched villas on the outside and on the inside, unique amenities, sophisticated design, contemporary furniture, high-tech equipment, and last but not least cool events which all contribute to make Huvafen Fushi a truly dreamy island. Encircled by one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, this private island paradise is home to the world’s first and only underwater spa, and with only 44 rooms it is the ultimate in luxurious privacy and intimacy. With 21 years and above guests only policy, Huvafen Fushi has been crowned the Most Romantic Resort at the annual Maldives Travel Awards 2017. READ FULL REVIEW
Check Availability and Prices6 Gili Lankanfushi
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Best Experience: OverWater Bungalows, Honeymoon, Beaches
Gili Lankanfushi is rated by many among the best resort in the Maldives, and with good reason. This stunning, 46-villa, eco-resort is just 20 minutes by speedboat from Male airport thriving in providing truly unpretentious, relaxed luxury. Barefoot are recommended (shoes are removed as soon as you leave the airport on the boat), and each guest is surrounded by the care of a personal butler with the title "Mr. Friday". The spacious, charmingly simple water villas are built of some types of wood and are equipped with open (and on the roof!) decks with seaviews that can evoke tears of joy. On land, a beautiful island with 683 palms offers a range of activities and an excellent dining options. This rare diamond in the Maldives is more authentic than other famous brand resorts at the same price - given the regular appearance in the Gili Lankanfushi of world celebrities. But if your own pools and air conditioning in each room are your priority, you can READ FULL REVIEW
Check Availability and Prices7 OZEN LIFE MAADHOO - A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort
![OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo - A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort](https://maldives-magazine.com/pictures/ozen-maadhoo.avif)
Best Experience for: A Luxury All-Inclusive holidays, Couples, Families, underwater dining, wellness, activities
With the incredible Atmosphere's INDULGENCE PLAN, including diving and underwater dining OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, the first OZEN resort, a favourite amongst Maldives 5 star resorts, is an ultra-luxe private island retreat renowned for its romantic ambiance. Dotted with 94 gracefully designed villas and one exclusive Residence, the resort offers inspiring experiences and a vibrant island lifestyle. With an exceptional uniquely luxury all-inclusive experience all the elements of an uber-luxe holiday, from underwater dining at M6m to exhilarating ocean excursions, combine to form an idyllic Maldives stay. Couples seeking a tranquil, unforgettable honeymoon or a romantic celebration will find OZEN LIFE MAADHOO to be the ideal private island escape. Guests can enjoy intimate experiences such as private beach dinners and picturesque beach weddings, all set against the serene backdrop of the Indian Ocean’s vibrant blue hues or starlit sky. READ FULL REVIEW
Check Availability and Prices8 Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
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Best Experience for: couples, Beach, all-inclusive, Diving
The most luxurious of Adaaran' five islands chain in the Maldives, Prestige Vadoo has 50 first class water villas, a beautiful pool, excellent dining options, and an exellent location just 15 minutes by boat from Malé Airport. With all inclusive package, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo still successfully targets the Japanese and Asian markets, although other nations are more than happy with holiday at this resort. And many Europeans love the special style and atmosphere of this unusual small island. READ FULL REVIEW
Check Availability and Prices9 Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
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Best Experience: Over-water Villas, for couples and families, Snorkeling, Spa, Beaches, Gourmet Dining, Activities
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is an exclusive 5-star resort that's bringing a “next level” to the luxury holiday experience in the Maldives. Opened July 1st 2019, the resort lifts the bar in modern luxury travel catering to the individual needs of its discerning guests.
Spanning across three islands in the South Male Atoll, the breathtaking new resort is surrounded by a crystal clear water lagoon, which will play home to spectacular underwater life. Meaning “Pearl” in Dhivehi the resort offers global travellers 138 luxuriously appointed villas in an inspirational setting, complemented by the iconic True Waldorf Service experience. Additionally, the resort features 10 truly unique dining experiences, including an unforgettable treetop restaurant boasting stunning views. An exclusive yet serene Spa and Wellness Centre, a wide array of water sports as well as extensive facilities for junior guests are also featured within the new Waldorf Maldives. READ FULL REVIEW
Check Availability and Prices10 Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
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Best Experience: for Couples (only), Privacy and Tranquillity, Fine Dining, Activities
For an unforgettable beach experience, like anywhere else, go to Anantara Veli Maldives - quite simply because the resort ticks all the boxes and brings the best of both worlds together. The hotel 'for adults only' is ideal for couples who prefer not to force children to interrupt their hard earned vacation. Not one, but two magnificent islands to relax with the healing properties of massage, facial and Ayurveda. A total of seven restaurants share your meals between them. Possibility to make the most of the water surroundings with surfing, deep-sea fishing and sailing. And, of course, there are ideal pristine sands, clear turquoise waters and iconic water bungalows, that makes the Maldives so desirable destination - all encompassed by five-star hospitality and luxury. And the last reason to book is an exellent location. Anantara Veli is 30 minutes by speedboat from Male airport. READ FULL REVIEW
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